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Religious Education Program
(904) 249-2660
St. Paul’s Religious Education welcomes all children to our program.
It’s never too late to begin learning about your faith.
“Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years…Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith.” (CCC #2226)
Faith Formation is offered for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Classes meet on Wednesdays.
4:30 – 5:45 (K-5) and 6:30 – 7:45 (K-8).
Download Our Registration Form for the 2025-2026 year
Rel. Ed. Parent-Student Handbook
RE Calendar 2025-2026
Faith Formation classes are for children in grades K-8 who do not attend Catholic school. Families must re-register each year. Registration forms can be found online or emailed.
Altar Server of the Month – George Robards
George Robards is 15 years old & has been an Atar Server at St Paul’s since he was 9 years old. He is a sophomore at Episcopal high school. George loves to play tennis and golf, build computers, play video games & compete in Rubik’s Cube tournaments . He is happy to eat anything related to breakfast at any time during the day. His best friends are his 4-legged brothers Cedric & Dallas & his 2-legged older human brother Henry. He has enjoyed his time volunteering at St Paul’s.
Sacramental Preparation
NOTE: St. Paul’s follows the diocesan requirements of two full, consecutive years of faith formation prior to celebrating the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact the religious education office.
Preparation for First Communion is a 2-year preparation process.
Children must participate for two full, consecutive years in a Catholic school or parish religious education program prior to receiving the sacrament. Classroom preparation begins in 1st grade & continues through 2nd grade.
Preparation for Confirmation is a 2-year preparation process. Young people must have participated for two full, consecutive years in a Catholic school or parish religious education program prior to being confirmed in February. Preparation begins in 6th grade and continues through 8th grade.
If your child is 8 years old or older and has not been Baptized or received First Communion, and you have not already spoken with Carol Burns, please contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible.
Confirmation Session #3 is Sunday Nov.16
3:30 – 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST
Reconciliation Family Gathering #2
November 2nd or 9th, 3:15 – 5:15 PM
We come together as a parish family to prepare for the celebration of sacraments. Our Family Gatherings offer both parent and child a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith together and to deepen their relationship with God and one another. This is a mandatory meeting for all students preparing for 1st Reconciliation and one parent.
Carol Burns
Director of Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
cburns@stpaulsjaxbeach.org
(904)249-2660